Process Architect - Maintain-to-Improve (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Plant Maintenance Process Architect (m/f/d) with substantial industry experience within regulated sectors such as Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences. As a key member of our business transformation team, you will be responsible for defining and standardizing maintenance planning and execution processes across over 40 production sites globally. Your role will involve leading the design, master data definition, master data migration, testing, and implementation of an IT template (S/4 HANA Enterprise Asset Management) to enhance maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, proven experience in IT rollouts, and be open to international travel. Familiarity with concepts such as condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Process Definition & Standardization:

• Define, document, and optimize maintenance planning and execution processes in compliance with industry regulations.

• Develop standardized process templates to be deployed across global production sites.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

• Define, implement, and maintain data object definition, comprehensive data policies and governance frameworks.

• Support the standardization of global standards for spare parts and maintenance master data.

IT Template Design & Implementation:

• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of the IT template (S/4 HANA Enterprise Asset Management) to support maintenance processes.

• Collaborate closely with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and process alignment.

• Oversee pilot testing, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements during the rollout phase.

Global Deployment & Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the business transformation team, global production sites, and local maintenance teams.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure effective adoption and utilization of new processes and IT solutions.

• Monitor performance metrics, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communications across multiple international sites.

Your Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Informatics, Maintenance Management, Engineering Management or related field.

Professional Experience:

• Extensive experience in plant maintenance and maintenance planning within regulated industries (Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences).

• Proven track record in defining and implementing maintenance processes and IT rollouts.

• Experience in designing, testing, and implementing IT templates using S/4 HANA or comparable non-SAP solutions.

• Demonstrated success working on global transformation projects, managing processes across multiple production sites.

• Expertise in (master) data management, including data governance, data cleansing and data migration processes, demonstrated in a similar role within the Pharmaceutical, MedTech, or a similarly regulated industry.

• Experience with condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance concepts is a significant advantage.

Technical Proficiency:

• Deep understanding of maintenance planning methodologies and best practices in regulated environments.

• Strong technical skills related to IT system implementation and integration within a maintenance context, especially SAP Enterprise Asset Management

• Familiar with change management, project management tools, and process optimization techniques.

• Understanding of processes integrated into plant maintenance, especially spare part management, purchasing and controlling.

• Familiarity with data management tools, software platforms, and best practices, in particular pertaining to SAP products.​

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse global teams.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to drive collaboration across different functions and regions.

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

• Exceptional analytical abilities with a detail-oriented approach.

• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate solutions in complex environments.

Adaptability & Proactivity:

• Proactive and adaptable, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

• Willingness to travel internationally to support global production site implementations and training sessions.